The Journal
Tools & frameworks for leaders.
Field notes on coaching, strategy, and leading well — written by Jay and selected colleagues.
Enneagram for Business Leaders: How to Be a Better Boss
What Is the Enneagram? In this day of self-awareness, more and more business leaders are seeing the value of helping their teams get more insight on how they are “wired.” The Enneagram has been a very helpful tool in doing so. What is the Enneagram? Well, let’s start with what it isn’t: It isn’t just…
Timeless Wisdom: Proverbs for Leaders (Part Two)
Last month, I published Part One of “Timeless Wisdom,” where we focused on four areas of King Solomon’s advice as recorded in the Jewish Scriptures. In case you didn’t read the post, we discussed the fact that this ancient monarch’s wisdom is as relevant for today’s business culture as it was back in his day….
How to Measure the Success of a Strategic Plan
What Makes for a Successful Strategic Plan? A few years ago, I showed up at the kickoff meeting of a strategic planning engagement I’d been hired to facilitate. One of the company owners pulled me aside before the beginning of the session and said, “Look, I don’t believe in these things. I’ve been through a…
Barriers to Strategic Planning and How to Overcome Them
While there are barriers that can impede the strategic planning process, there are effective solutions to quickly combat potential errors.
Timeless Wisdom: Proverbs for Leaders (Part One)
Over the years in my coaching practice, I have quoted “words of wisdom” that I’ve picked up along the way. Often, when I do so, I cite the source as “A Jewish Proverb”. Truth be told, most of these quotes should be attributed to King Solomon. Smartest guy in the room. Any room. According to…
Strategic Planning for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs
Small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs can use strategic planning frameworks like StratOp to take their businesses to the next level.